The Exeter community is mourning the loss of Ann Marie Mancini, who passed away on January 1, 2026, at the age of 77. She died at Allied Hospice in Wilkes-Barre after a prolonged battle with cancer. Ann Marie was well-known in her community for her kindness, culinary talents, and dedication to her family and friends.
Born in Kingston, Ann Marie was the daughter of the late Philip and Josephine Pepe Dente. A proud graduate of Exeter High School, she was deeply involved in her local church, serving as a member of Corpus Christi Parish (St. Anthony of Padua) in Exeter.
Throughout her career, Ann Marie was self-employed, co-owning and operating a business called Touch of Eyelet in Luzerne. Her passion for floral arrangements, gifts, crafts, and ceramics was evident in her work. Ann Marie was also known for her exceptional baking skills, especially her cookies, which she generously shared with her family and friends.
Ann Marie’s family life was rich and fulfilling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis Mancini, who passed away in 2012, and her brother, Philip Dente, who died in 2023. She is survived by her son, Louis Jr., her sister Doretta Burgess and her husband Brian from California, along with several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Memorial Services and Community Support
A Blessing service is scheduled for the morning of January 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM, to be held at the Howell-Lussi Funeral Home Inc., located at 509 Wyoming Avenue, West Pittston. A viewing will precede the service on January 2, from 17:00 PM to 20:00 PM. Following the service, interment will take place privately at the West Pittston Cemetery.
The community is invited to express their condolences online at Howelllussi.com, as they remember a woman whose life was marked by generosity and love. Ann Marie Mancini’s legacy will undoubtedly live on in the hearts of those she touched throughout her life.